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The Ivorian has become an iconic figure of Stamford Bridge.
He scored 157 goals on his first visit to West London and scored seven more after returning to the club for a final song in 2014.
Drogba was a relatively unknown stranger before Mourinho signed his signature in 2004.
The Portuguese persuaded Abramovich to part with £ 24 million after a prolific one – year stay in Marseilles.
"Drogba is the kind of guy who was so loyal, he never forgot that I'd brought him from Marseille to the Premier League," Mourinho told Bein Sports.
"Where he was not even expected.
"He did not start young at this level.
"He had already played for Guingamp, Marseille and other loans.
"When I took him to Chelsea, I remember that Abramovich was asking me," Who? Who do you want for an attacker?
"All the big names at the time. And I said, "Drogba". "
"Who is he? Where does he play?
"Mr. Abramovich, pay. Pay and do not talk. & # 39;
"And Didier was an iconic player in Chelsea and the Premier League.
"I played it when I was in Madrid and he was with Snjeider in Galatasaray.
"They almost killed me but they did not do it!
"And he was fantastic also for Galatasaray.
"When he came back to Chelsea, I told him," You're no longer # 1, but I need you to help me with the team, with more experienced players. With the chances, the Willians, the young
"He was phenomenal again.
"There are players where their character and personality are important from the first to the last day of their career."
Drogba finally hung up his boots in the summer after a stint with the American group Phoenix Rising FC.
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